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Boston Strong spotlight: Survivor meets hero rescuer

Roseann Sdoia was severely injured in the second bomb blast at the finish line. A complete stranger came to her rescue.

Updated: 6:43 AM EDT Apr 9, 2014

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Boston Strong spotlight: Survivor meets hero rescuer

Roseann Sdoia was severely injured in the second bomb blast at the finish line. A complete stranger came to her rescue.

Updated: 6:43 AM EDT Apr 9, 2014

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Boston Strong spotlight: Survivor meets hero rescuer

Roseann Sdoia was severely injured in the second bomb blast at the finish line. A complete stranger came to her rescue.

Updated: 6:43 AM EDT Apr 9, 2014

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